Cool baggage claim

Date: April 12th, 2005 |

The trek for travel gear would invariably lead to a ubiquitous stroll down New Market. The pocket pinch was not severe but the durability, the designs and the brand tag were nothing you could flaunt.
That could change now with Giordano, the Hong Kong based apparel brand, opening its first flagship store at 2, Lindsay Street [read more]

Million-Dollar Payday for Top REI Exec

Date: April 7th, 2005 |

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Many of us spend alot of money at REI. Ever wonder how that money filters through the company? Here’s some cool information on REI financials:
http://www.seattleweekly.com/features/0512/050323_news_rei.php
On the plus side…at least they give some back to the [read more]

Gym of a room appeals to travelers

Date: April 6th, 2005 |

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For Regina Montoya, exercising on the road is a must. But in the hotel gym?
The Dallas-based workforce training consultant winces.
“I don’t always want to see the people I’m going to be giving a presentation to at 8:30 or 9 when it’s 5:30 or 6 and my hair isn’t combed,” Montoya says.
Gyms have been a [read more]

KOA: Camping popular among families

Date: April 1st, 2005 |

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More than half of the people who visited campgrounds in North America last year brought children under 18, according to the Montana-based Kampgrounds of America � popularly known as KOA.
From KOA: Camping popular amon [read more]

Suunto’s X9: location, location, location

Date: March 30th, 2005 |

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I’m a tech-geek and a gadget junky. Maybe that’s why, despite its limitations, I think the Suunto X9 is one of the most fun and functional backcountry accessories available.
Imagine, a GPS receiver that is smaller than some of the basic altimeter watches on the market today. Add in the fact that this GPS receiver also [read more]

Gear for the Senses

Date: April 11th, 2005 |

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For an article on gear that’ll help you get the most out of your time on the road, check out: Gear for [read more]

Ease your anxiety over transporting your gear

Date: April 7th, 2005 |

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Working on this month�s cover story, I thought, �If I�m this consumed with my clothes moving through strange hands, how stressful must this be for the video producer who�s forced to travel with gear that�s fragile, or expensive, or both?� At least there are certain steps producers can take to protect their gear or, at [read more]

Hand-cranked travel blender

Date: April 4th, 2005 |

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So it�s been good news in the hand-cranked items department lately � unfortunately this one is not named the �hand-blender.� The $69.95 Vortex hand-crank blender works by a two-gear system to crush your ice or process your food ergonomically. More environmentally-friendly than the gas powered blender, as well � just don�t forget to remove it [read more]

Kelty Light Year Sleeping Bag

Date: March 31st, 2005 |

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With summer coming up, you might be looking for a sleeping bag that isn’t going to cook you at night. The Kelty Light Year Sleeping Bag is a very lightweight sleeping bag for a bargain price. For around $100 right now, you can pick one of these bags up and travel all [read more]

Osprey Packs Crescent 75

Date: March 29th, 2005 |

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Looking to carry alot of gear with you when traveling? Not worried so much about weight as the convenience of comfortably hauling all of that gear? The Osprey Packs Crescent 75 may be ideal for you.
Osprey’s ReCurve suspension is burly and supportive with aluminum stays and extra struts that help [read more]

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